IA1016 - The Political Context of Indigenous Australians 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Indigenous Studies students and other undergraduate students.

Information in relation to this subject is available on LearnJCU, therefore access to the World Wide Web will be an advantage in completing this subject. Those students who do not have Internet access must contact the Subject Coordinator to acquire the relevant materials. This subject introduces students to the historical, political, social and cultural frameworks of Indigenous Australians. It will critically analyse government policies towards Indigenous Australians and examine the unique nature of Indigenous (collective) rights and social justice and the role of advocacy in promoting Indigenous well being.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse the unique nature of Indigenous (collective) Rights;
• describe the historical, political, social and cultural frameworks of Indigenous Affairs (in the Australian context);
• discuss Human Rights and Social Justice and the role of advocacy in promoting Indigenous well- being;
• critically analyse government policies towards Indigenous Australians.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Val Wallace.
Contact hours:	26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Val Wallace.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Val Wallace.
Contact hours:	26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.